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Liddell Power Station reports licence non-compliance related to SO2 emissions and reporting
Learn moreThe NSW Environment Protection Authority alleges Liddell Coal Power Station did not comply with a licence condition on 3 occasions, in reference to non-compliance with monitoring/reporting condition, as the SO2 emissions from Unit 1 exceeded hourly average and was not reported.
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Liddell Coal Power Station releases 42kg of mercury
Learn moreLiddell Coal Power Station reports releasing 42kg of mercury & compounds in the year to 30 June 2017.
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Liddell Coal Power Station releases 18,612 tonnes of oxides of nitrogen
Learn moreLiddell Coal Power Station reports releasing 18,612 tonnes of oxides of nitrogen in the year to 30 June 2017.
The Australian government says people who live near coal burning power plants may be exposed to higher levels of nitrogen oxides. Even low levels of exposure can impact an individual’s eyes, nose, throat and lungs. -
Liddell Coal Power Station releases 313,569kg of PM10
Learn moreLiddell Coal Power Station reports releasing 313,569kg of PM10 in the year to 30 June 2017. PM10 is small particulate matter which can cause serious health effects.
The Australian government says it has been linked to increased respiratory symptoms and premature death. -
Liddell Coal Power Station releases 181,892kg of PM2.5
Learn moreLiddell Coal Power Station reports releasing 181,892kg of PM2.5 in the year to 30 June 2017.
PM2.5 is extremely small particulate matter, which can be inhaled deep into the lungs and may cause serious health effects. The Australian government says it has been linked to increased respiratory symptoms and premature death. -
Liddell Coal Power Station releases 33,490 tonnes of sulfur dioxide
Learn moreLiddell Coal Power Station reports releasing 33,490,231kg of sulfur dioxide in the year to 30 June 2017.
The Australian government links repeated or prolonged exposure to moderate concentrations of sulfur dioxide to inflammation of the respiratory tract, wheezing and lung damage. -
Liddell Coal Power Station releases 12kg of arsenic
Learn moreLiddell Coal Power Station reports releasing 12kg of arsenic & compounds in the year to 30 June 2017.
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Liddell Coal Power Station releases 624 tonnes of hydrochloric acid
Learn moreLiddell Coal Power Station reports releasing 624 tonnes of hydrochloric acid in the year to 30 June 2017.
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Liddell Coal Power Station releases 8,816,100 tonnes of CO₂ throughout the year.
Learn moreRefers to total scope 1 emissions (t CO₂-e) in the year to 30 June 2017 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.
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Liddell Power Station reports incident involving flooding at an endangered ecological community
Learn moreThe NSW Environment Protection Authority alleges Liddell Coal Power Station did not comply with a licence condition, in reference to flooding discovered at Central Hunter Swamp Oak Forest, an endangered ecological community.